Distance From Kalemie Airport to Christchurch International Airport, FMI - CHC Distance

The distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 8328 miles or 13403 kilometers or 7232 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kalemie ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Christchurch ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalemie and Christchurch takes around 19 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kalemie Airport, Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand is 19 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FMI - CHC

Kilometers		13403 km
Statute Miles		8328 miles
Nautical Miles		7232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 8 minutes

Kalemie Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flight Route Map - FMI to CHC Flight Path

Location of Kalemie Airport & Christchurch International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalemie to Christchurch nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Christchurch, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Christchurch, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FMI - CHC

Time difference between Kalemie (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Christchurch (New Zealand) is 11 Hours.
Christchurch time is 11 Hours ahead of Kalemie.

Location	Local Time
Kalemie (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-18, 10:01:09 CAT
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2025-12-18, 21:01:09 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kalemie Airport (FMI / FZRF) Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand